20-franc piece, Napoleon I by Jean-Pierre Droz

20-franc piece, Napoleon I 1811

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This 20-franc gold coin, designed by Jean-Pierre Droz in 1811, features a profile portrait of Napoleon I, Emperor of France, wearing a laurel wreath. The inscription "NAPOLEON EMPEREUR" circles the portrait, signifying the coin's intended purpose as a symbol of Napoleonic power. This small but intricate piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the artistry and political significance of coinage in the early 19th century.

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